India vs Germany, Match 1: Preview, predicted lineups, head-to-head, match prediction, and live streaming details
The first match of the India vs Germany bilateral hockey series is soon to be played at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. The iconic stadium in Delhi will play hosts to a two-match series between these two Olympic medal-winning sides.
While the first game will be held on October 23, the second of the two matches will be played on October 24. The rivalry between the two teams has always been intense. Notably, Germany had defeated India 3-2 when they last met at the Paris Olympics semi-finals. The hosts would now be looking to set the record straight.
The first match of the series promises to be an exciting one for the fans. Both India and Germany had a great run at the Summer Games. India played exceptional hockey throughout the competition to eventually clinch a bronze-medal finish. Germany, on the other hand, went a step further and won silver.
Both India and Germany are coming into this series with a similar type of momentum. The fans will be hoping for each of the two matches to be a closely fought exhibition of skills.
Here are all the details for Match 1 of the India vs Germany bilateral hockey series.
India vs Germany, Match 1: Predicted Lineups
India
Goalkeeper: Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Sumit, Jarmanpreet Singh
Midfielders: Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma
Forwards: Mandeep Singh, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh
Germany
Goalkeeper: Jean Danneberg
Defenders: Mathias Müller, Teo Hinrichs, Tom Grambusch, Gonzalo Peillat
Midfielders: Thies Prinz, Martin Zwicker, Luca Wolff
Forward: Niklas Wellen, Christopher Rühr, Malte Hellwig
India vs Germany: Head-to-head
India and Germany have competed against each other on 107 occasions in total. The Germans have so far asserted a significant dominance by winning 54 matches. Whereas, India have won 26 games out of the total. 27 matches between the two sides have ended in draws.
However, in the last five clashes between the two sides, India lead with three wins while Germany have won twice. The two teams last met at the Paris Olympics in which Germany came out victorious.
India vs Germany, Match 1: Match Prediction
Match 1 of the bilateral series is not the easiest ones to call. These two teams match equally on paper and have some of the best players in the world as part of their respective teams. India would hope to enter the first match with an added home advantage.
The 'Men in Blue' are also coming into this clash flying high after winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 recently. However, they can not take their opponents lightly. India will also be missing the services of their star player, Hardik Singh.
Prediction: India to win
India vs Germany, Match 1: Live streaming details
Match 1 of the India vs Germany bilateral series will be broadcast live on DD sports from 3 PM IST. Fans can also stream the match on the Fancode website and application. Viewers will need to purchase a pass of Rs 25 to watch the matches online.